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			LANGUAGE FOR LIFE Greetings! We made it! Its hard to believe, but another school year is coming to an end. I know how quickly time flies, but it always surprises me to find myself at the end of the school year saying, “Have a great summer!” Some of the children I will see over the summer, others in the halls next year, and some are off to Kindergarten! Whatever their destination, it has been a pleasure getting to know each and every one! Now that summer is approaching, many parents wonder how to keep their children learning throughout June, July, and August. Here are a few ideas to get you started that relate to past newsletter topics. You are your child’s best teacher and we appreciate all you do! Enjoy these summer months with your children...time goes by so fast! SUMMER VACATION! READING TO YOUR CHILDREN spend time at the library participate in a summer reading program write a book together COOKING WITH KIDS make real lemonade, ice cube tray popsicles, worms in mud (pudding & gummy worms) SPEECH SOUND SKILLS play a game including the target sound go fish (f) musical chairs (s...sit) kick ball (k) ASKING QUESTIONS/CONVERSATION SKILLS watch your child’s favorite movie together...make statements about it, ask specific questions BEING CALM turn on quiet background music set aside time for quiet activities practice not talking! SPRING INTO ACTION swimming at area wading pools climbing, swinging, sliding at the playground building a city in the sandbox throwing rocks in the river/lake planting flowers drawing with sidewalk chalk
						MAY/JUNE VOCABULARY Check your child's folder for weekly vocabulary sheets and Communication Bridges! FLOWERS -ing words digging, planting, watering, raking, hoeing, growing, smelling TURTLES/FROGS shell, slow, swim green, lily pad, hop BUGS lady bug, bumble bee, fly CAMPING/STARS tent, boat, fishing, mosquitos, smores, swimming, campfire, camper, bug spray, hiking, sleeping bag, flashlight
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